The Ravens would take a huge hit in cap penalties in dealing Rice but felt like trading him was the best option given the team's decision to give the starting HB job to Bernard Pierce. The added presence of Alualu can help out the middle of the defensive line as Alualu would primarily be used as a DT.

On the Jacksonville side of the coin this trade will add a stronger veteran presence to a young offense. Rice will be a better go to running back for Rookie QB Blake Bortles as he would likely get the nod as starter over Toby Gerhart.

The Ravens would take a huge hit in cap penalties in dealing Rice but felt like trading him was the best option given the team's decision to give the starting HB job to Bernard Pierce. The added presence of Alualu can help out the middle of the defensive line as Alualu would primarily be used as a DT.

On the Jacksonville side of the coin this trade will add a stronger veteran presence to a young offense. Rice will be a better go to running back for Rookie QB Blake Bortles as he would likely get the nod as starter over Toby Gerhart.